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Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

About AzarGen Biotechnologies

AzarGen is a biotechnology company focused on developing human therapeutic proteins using advanced genetic engineering and synthetic biology techniques in plants. The company’s lead therapeutic candidates are: a biosimilar version of an anti-cancer monoclonal antibody and a recombinant human surfactant protein targeted for various respiratory disease conditions. AzarGen has developed proprietary synthetic DNA promoters for various expression platform applications in plant-made pharmaceuticals, synthetic biology and GM-crop improvement. The AzarGen management team is supported by an experienced advisory board for strategic guidance and intellectual property management. Based in Stellenbosch, South Africa, AzarGen is supported by South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).

Employees
1 to 10
Headquarters
Stellenbosch

Leadership

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Mauritz Venter

Co-Founder & CEO

1 report

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Cobus Zwiegelaar

COO

Board

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David Murray

Advisor

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Samuel Fourie

Advisor

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Barry R. Holtz

Advisor